Splash ‘N Dash – June 3, 2012
Date
Sunday, June 3, 2012 @ 7:30 AM (Check-in begins at 6:30am)
Registration Opening Soon
Address
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park
701 Jackson Road, Silver Spring, MD
Brief Description
The Splash ‘N Dash returns to Silver Spring for the third year. The Splash ‘N Dash is a short course aquathon featuring a 300m swim and a 5K run. The race provides beginners with a fun introduction to multisport and veterans with a great way to test their fitness and racing skills. Athletes and spectators alike will enjoy the scenic and friendly atmosphere of our venue – the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park in Silver Spring, MD.
The June Splash ‘N Dash will benefit So Others Might Eat (SOME).
Course Details
Swim: 300 m – 6 lengths of a 50 meter pool. Athletes will “snake-swim” – traversing six lanes – to complete the distance.
Transition: A transition area will be provided for athletes to store their race gear and towel. While the area will be closed to the public and will be monitored by volunteers, please do not leave valuables unattended in transition. Event management cannot guarantee the safety of your personal belongings.
Run: Scenic 5K run through MLK park and Paint Branch Trail
Click here to view a course map
Course Note: Event director reserves the right to change the course due to safety concerns on the morning of the event. A modified course will be the first option unless severe conditions force event cancellation.
Registration Fees
Splash ‘N Dash Registration
USAT Members
$35 (through 4/30)
$40 (5/1 – 6/1)
Non USAT Members
$45 (through 4/30)
$50 (5/1 – 6/1)
Directions
The Splash ‘N Dash will be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. outdoor pool located at 1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring, MD. Parking is available in the park at no charge. From I-495, take exit 28A (MD-650 N/New Hampshire Ave) toward White Oak. After 3 miles, turn right at Jackson Road. The pool facility is approximately ½ mile on the right.
More About our Charity Partner for This Event
So Others Might Eat (SOME) has served Washington, DC for more than 40 years to
- Feed and clothe DC’s homeless and poor
- Treat ill, homeless people at our medical, dental and mental health programs
- Train people for jobs and house homeless families and single adults
Over the years, SOME has helped thousands of people get off the streets, transform their lives, and live independently.
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